Wednesday, January 15, 2014

Behind the Books: The Biggest Thrill

I write books and put
them out in the world. People buy them—adult people, not the kids I’m trying to
reach. So I often wonder are kids actually reading them? Are they enjoying them?

Sometimes it’s hard
to tell. But not today. Today I have proof.

Pictures like this give
me the biggest thrill. They are how I know I’m reaching my readers. The child
who drew this liked No Monkeys, No Chocolate so much that he/she was inspired to create something
of his/her own. Hooray!

Thanks to Carrie
Gelson, a teacher in Vancouver, B.C., for sharing this image on Twitter.

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About Me

Melissa Stewart is the award-winning author of more than 180 nonfiction books for children. Her lifelong fascination with the natural world led her to earn a B.S.
in biology and M.A. in science journalism. When Melissa isn’t writing or speaking to children or educators, she’s usually exploring natural places near her home or around the world.